Springbok veteran Deon Fourie will captain the Stormers in their United Rugby Championship encounter with Ulster in Belfast on Friday night.
Replacement Deon Fourie had to be told he was the Springbok captain during the chaotic 2023 Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks.
Stormers director of rugby John Dobson has praised Deon Fourie's selfless decision, with the experienced forward effectively opting out of selection for the matchday 23 to face Glasgow Warriors.
After two challenging years dominated by injury and rehabilitation, Stormers and Springboks veteran Deon "Brannas" Fourie is ready to return to the field for a United Rugby Championship North-South derby against the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday.
Rising star Paul de Villiers is hoping to walk in the deep footprints of the legendary Deon Fourie at the Stormers.
The Stormers' big win over Scarlets on Friday night was overshadowed by another gutting injury blow to veteran forward Deon Fourie, whose long-awaited return ended in heartbreak.